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The Promise of Education - Mark Edmundson
Humanities
… He has won an NEH endowed chair for his teaching, and a Guggenheim Fellowship for scholarship. He’s the author of a … and Why Write?" directly addresses the human goods that can be obtained through intellectual pursuits. He has won a Guggenheim Fellowship and earned a National Endowment for the …
https://wmich.edu/humanities/eventsedmundson
Film festival, exhibit to celebrate hip-hop's role in black history
News
… of Detroit Hip Hop" will also include a chance to talk with people involved in the films, like MC Sha-Rock —hip-hop's first female emcee. Tickets can be purchased separately for $5 per movie, or a VIP … and photographs from artists he's worked closely with. "My favorite piece(s) are in the Public Enemy display …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57599
Donation helps WMU foster entrepreneur success in Kalamazoo community
News
… on Dr. Khady Ndao-Brumblay was tired of the lack of African stories available to her children, so she and her sister … Ndao-Brumblay has worn many hats in her adult life. Now, with the help of a program at Western Michigan University, … concept involves writing stories about great women in African history and creating dolls to go along with them. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55256
Research
Upjohn Center for the Study of Geographical Change
… for the Study of Geographical Change is a research center within the Western Michigan University College of Arts and … of our research and example projects and let us know how you like them. We appreciate your feedback and suggestions for candidate projects. Lectures Arthur Geddes Memorial Lecture …
https://wmich.edu/geographicalchange/research
Campus team assisting in revising University Strategic Plan
News
… as well as the Faculty Senate, WMU chapter of the American Association of University Professors, Western Student … of WMU constituents and pair the information it receives with the results data gleaned during implementation of the … and staff members, and other members of the WMU community can stay involved in the strategic planning process in a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28336
WMU Department, Faculty and Staff Information
Immigration Support
… employee for faculty and staff positions is significantly different from hiring a citizen of the United States. … Michigan University. The process of obtaining these visas can vary significantly and advanced planning is needed; see the relevant …
https://wmich.edu/immigration/departments
Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award
Teaching and Learning
… pays tribute to individuals whose work constitutes a significant body of achievement that is widely recognized within national and international academic communities. All … the course of the nominee's creative or academic career. Suggested topics for the reflections include: a description of …
https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/faculty-development/awards/distinguished-faculty-scholar
Associate Director Grants/Campus-based Aid
Human Resources
… Pell Grant and campus-based aid programs. Coordinates with information technology teams to test new system … experience. Advanced knowledge of and experience with spreadsheet software. Working knowledge of word … Physical requirements Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting …
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/009450
Reading Lists
Spanish
… selects books for required reading to engage and challenge you in your program. Master of Arts in Hispanic Studies … (Siglos XVIII-XXI) Literatura y cultura hispanoamericanas (de la colonia al Modernismo) Literatura y cultura hispanoamericanas (Siglos XX-XXI) Los sistemas lingüísticos del español …
https://wmich.edu/spanish/academics/graduate/reading
A full 91 percent of WMU grads find success within three months
News
… A full 91 percent of WMU grads find success within three months Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … of new WMU alumni are employed or in graduate school within three months of their graduation. The future is … for using the data in this report to create a tool that can be helpful to prospective students and their families as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44397